Verification of a NEEDED course after registration has closed

If you are closed out of a course that fulfills a specific academic requirement, check with your home college to see if another course will meet the same requirement or if you have other options in future semesters. 

• If the requirement cannot be met by another course offered during the semester abroad, and 

• If you must take the class this semester in order to stay on track for graduation...

... document this need by requesting that your home college submit the Academic Need Verification Form. The form must be signed by a school official who is familiar with all of your remaining degree requirements. For matriculated SU students, this should be your primary school or college academic advisor.

We will make every effort to meet your confirmed academic need. 

All students must be registered for at least 12 credits of Madrid classes including CAS 200. 

To be considered, completed forms must be received by Friday, June 27, at 5 p.m. Eastern US time. 

Schedule Adjustment

You will have an opportunity to make changes to your registration starting on August 21 before Madrid classes start. You will receive detailed information on the process in mid-August. 

We strongly recommend that you discuss any potential changes with your academic advisor(s) before making them.

You will receive an academic calendar for your semester abroad, posted for all students in Blackboard, that includes dates and deadlines that differ from main campus. You must meet these deadlines. If you're uncertain of the deadlines, please check with the Academic Office in Madrid. 

SU students will continue to receive emails for main campus. This can be confusing, especially when it comes to academic dates and deadlines. Remember to follow the information provided by the Madrid Center Academic Office. Reach out if you have any questions! Confusion between main campus and Madrid Center academic deadlines is not an excuse. 

Spanish Language Registration

Study of Spanish language is a program requirement regardless of your proficiency. 

Note that your Spanish registration level will be assessed and confirmed during your first days abroad. If it's suggested by the Madrid Spanish faculty that an adjustment be made to your Spanish class level during the first week of classes, you and your academic advisor (or home college/university for visiting students) will be a part of adjusting your class registration at that time.